Introducing a preliminary listing for a stunning 1996 Beneteau Moorings 505, now available on the market with a liveaboard slip in Marathon, FL. This USCG documented vessel boasts an overall length of 49 ft 10 in, a waterline length of 44 ft 2 in, a beam of 14 ft 9 in, and a draft of 6 ft, weighing in at 28,660 lbs with a ballast of 9,315 lbs, capable of reaching a hull speed of 8.9 knots. Powered by a reliable 85 HP Perkins Range M90 engine with approximately 3,800 hours, it offers a cruising speed of 6 knots at 1,850 RPM.
ACCOMMODATIONS & FURNISHINGS:
Step inside to find an inviting cabin with a headroom of 6 ft 5 in. The layout includes three staterooms, with the master featuring a queen-size berth, separate shower and head, a sofa, and a desk. The two aft staterooms each have queen berths along with their own heads and showers.
The spacious main salon is perfect for entertaining, equipped with a dining table that seats 8, a navigation station, and a large galley showcasing a center island. The galley is well-appointed with a Force 10 3-burner propane stove with oven, microwave, water heater, 12V water pump, water maker, and both a 12V refrigerator/freezer that can run on solar power and a larger engine-driven fridge/freezer. Additionally, a clothes washer/dryer is conveniently located in the forward compartment.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
This vessel is outfitted with two fresh 900 Amp Hour 12V batteries in Bank 2, plus two older 225 AH batteries in Bank 1, totaling 2,250 AH. It features a Fischer Panda 8KW generator with 2,114 hours, solar panels, a 2000W inverter/charger, and shore power connections with a 50A splitter and two 50' 30A cables.
DECK EQUIPMENT:
The deck is designed for ease and comfort, featuring a foldable dual helms cockpit table, two anchors with lines, a windlass, and a bimini top with a dodger and full enclosure. Enjoy the convenience of a freshwater deck wash/shower on the transom, dinghy davits, and safety equipment including eight life jackets and a USCG-approved throwable device. Additional features include docking lights, ample fenders and dock lines, navigation lights, a swim platform with a boarding ladder, spreader lights, and a transom door.
ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:
Stay on course with a Raymarine SmartPilot ST7001, Horizon VHF radio, Garmin GPSMAP 1243XSV at the starboard helm, Garmin ECHOMAP Plus 93SV at the port helm, Raytheon L750 GPS at the navigation desk, and Raymarine ST60 wind speed/direction (sensor needed). It also includes Raymarine depth and hull speed indicators and two 5" compasses.
SAILS & RIGGING:
This cruise-equipped vessel comes with sails manufactured by Doyle, featuring aluminum spars, a keel-stepped mast, manual boom vang, spinnaker pole, mainsheet traveler, and self-tailing winches. The standing rigging is made of stainless wire, including a roller furling jib and boom furling main, along with a main, jib, and spinnaker.
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT & ENGINE DETAILS:
The boat is equipped with separate forward and aft marine AC units (16,000 BTU), two automatic bilge pumps, an engine alarm, emergency engine stop, a Halon fire extinguishing system, CO2 alarm, and a fresh water cooling system. It features both overboard and holding manual head types, wheel steering with 3.5 turns from port to starboard, and is well-stocked with maintenance parts for both the main engine and generator.
A recent survey is available, and financing options can be discussed. The vessel is easy to show and offers the details in good faith, although accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Interested buyers are encouraged to have agents or surveyors verify any details they wish to validate. This vessel is subject to prior sale, price changes, or withdrawal without notice.
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